Temporary road closures
The City of Hobart will close local roads for the purposes of conducting special events or to facilitate construction activities. However, closures cause inconvenience for road users, residents and traders. Closures for special events are only considered when the benefits for the community justify the closure.
All City of Hobart road closures are done under the authority of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982.
Please be aware that some road work and emergency activities do not require approval by the City of Hobart.
Other road closures
The following are events occurring on public streets that are typically managed by Tasmania Police:
- motor vehicle race, cycling or athletic events
- demonstrations or street processions
- charitable collections.
Further information can be found on the Tasmania Police Community Alerts page.
Road closures may also be approved by the Department of State Growth. Further information can be found on the Transport Services website.
Emergencies
Road closures due to emergencies such as flooding are also managed by Tasmania Police, and updates can be found on the Tasmania Police Community Alerts page.
kunanyi/Mt Wellington
Information regarding the status of Pinnacle Road on kunanyi/Mount Wellington can be found on the Pinnacle Road status page.
Current and upcoming road closures
Sullivans Cove, Hobart - Dark Mofo Winter Feast
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that:
Castray Esplanade (from Gladstone Street to the Silos Link Road) will be closed to traffic from:
- 5 am on Wednesday 5 June to 5 pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
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Churchill Avenue between Ascot Avenue and Lipscombe Avenue, Sandy Bay
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Churchill Avenue between Ascot Avenue and Lipscombe Avenue will be closed to traffic from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday 29 June 2024 for road works.
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Sullivans Cove, Hobart - Festival of Voices
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that:
- Morrison Street (from Castray Esplanade to Murray Street)
- Castray Esplanade (from Morrison Street to the Silos Link Road)
- Gladstone Street (from Salamanca Place to Castray Esplanade)
will be closed to traffic from 4 pm to 7 pm on Saturday 29 June 2024 for a Festival of Voices event.
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Murray Street between Davey Street and Despard Steet, Hobart
Pursuant to Section 25(1) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Murray Street between Davey Street and Despard Steet will be closed to traffic from 9 am to 4 pm Sunday 7 July 2024 for road works.
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Cross Street and Valentine Street intersection, New Town
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(b) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Cross Street and Valentine Street intersection will be closed to traffic from Monday 8 July to Friday 19 July 2024 for road works.
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Brisbane Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street, Hobart
Pursuant to Section 19(1)(c) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that the west bound lane of Brisbane Street between Elizabeth Street and Murray Street will be closed to traffic from Friday 15 December 2023 to Friday 28 November 2025 to facilitate building works at 80 Brisbane Street.
The road will be open to two-way traffic from Friday 20 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025.
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Quayle Street, Sandy Bay
Pursuant to Section 41 and 42 of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, the City of Hobart advise that the bridge structure across the Sandy Bay Rivulet adjacent to 4 Quayle Street has been temporarily closed to vehicular traffic in the interests of public safety, while consideration is given to practical means to repair or upgrade the structure.
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Bathurst Street (between Murray Street and Elizabeth Street) and Criterion Street, Hobart
Pursuant to Section 20(1) of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, notice is given that Bathurst Street (between Murray Street and Elizabeth Street) and Criterion Street will be closed to traffic for the purpose of conducting the Farm Gate Market from 6 am to 3 pm every Sunday.
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Salamanca Place, Hobart
Salamanca Place is closed to traffic each Saturday from 5.30 am to 6 pm under the Salamanca Market By-law for the Salamanca Market.
More information can be found on the Salamanca Market website
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For more information, or to apply for a road closure, please contact the City of Hobart on 03 6238 2711 or email coh@hobartcity.com.au.